Friday, April 10, 2026
Hi all!
There’s a lot going on in our congregation. Read on to find out more!
April 12, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship
- Last day to bring in items for our jewelry fundraiser
- Soup and Sandwich orders due
- No Second Sunday treats
- No new members ready to join, so no reception of new members
Great Opportunities!
- We’re looking for folks to assist with worship as greeters and liturgists. Please contact me if you’d like to enhance your Sunday mornings in this way. In particular, we need a liturgist for Sunday, June 7.
- Want to find out what confirmation class is all about? Join us… sit in on a class and get to know our confirmands and what they’re studying. Let me know when you’d like to join us!
Are You Hungry?
- April soup sale: beef vegetable and ham & cheese sandwiches. Orders due by Sun, Apr 12. Pick-up on Thu, Apr 23 between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. More details on our website.
- The Outlook Group is selling sticky buns made by Shady Mountain Market. The buns are approximately 8″ round yielding 7 individual pieces; cost is $8 each. Flavors are plain, nut, raisin, and nut raisin. Orders are due by Sunday, May 10 and pick up date is Thursday, May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the lower social hall. Orders may be placed in the collection plate on Sunday mornings or by calling the church office at 610-966-3601 or emailing the office at ozuccoffice@ptd.net.
- Our Cub Scouts (Pack 31) are selling Firehouse Coffee! Great gifts for Mother’s and Father’s day! Orders are due Tuesday, April 28 to Pastor Lori. Delivery date to the church is to be announced. There is a Firehouse Coffee shop in Bally; you can buy a $25 gift card to enjoy your coffee in person at the shop!
- 12 oz. bags are $15.95 each; K-cups $13.95 /box
- You can get whole beans, ground, or K-Cups for any of the following flavors (details about flavors on flyers at the sound system):
- Breakfast Blend
- Columbian dark roast
- General Store – Brazilian medium roast
- Costa Rica – light roast
- Salted Caramel coffee
- French toast
- French vanilla
- Chocolate Raspberry
- Thanks in advance for supporting our Cubs!
Special Events
- Our Friends Uniting Neighbors (FUN) group is hosting a Penny Party on Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Light supper, including desserts, will be available at 5:00 p.m. with games starting at 6:00 p.m. Bring your pennies (and other change) for bidding on items of your choice. Parking is free; 200 tickets/box for bidding costs $2.00.
- Our next GriefCare sessions have been announced.
- June 3 to July 29, 2026, Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the lower social hall.
- Invite your friends and family members who need some support after the death of a loved one.
- The program follows the same format and material as previous sessions. Many participants find that going through the program more than once brings additional healing.
- Free and open to all.
- More details available upon registration.
- Contact the church office or me for more information.
Other News
- Please see your bulletins and your upcoming newsletter for other great upcoming events in the life of our church. Always available is our website also for looking into coming events. Also, you can find us on Facebook too!
- We are still collecting all kinds of batteries and printer or ink cartridges to recycle at Staples. To date we have raised over $250 toward Staples purchases. I have small boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” Or you can put bags of batteries and ink cartridges outside of my office. Thanks! Keep them coming. You are an awesome support of this interesting way to recycle and get credit at Staples for future purchases.
As always, we hold in prayer many of our members and friends who are walking through difficult seasons—facing grief, illness, loneliness, changes in living situations, and other challenges that weigh heavily on the heart. We also remember our brothers and sisters around the world who continue to recover from the devastation of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
At the same time, we give thanks for the many joys among us—birthdays and anniversaries, the gift of new life, healing and remission from illness, and countless other blessings that remind us of God’s goodness.
Peace to all,
Lori Esslinger
Part Time Pastor
Old Zionsville UCC
call or text: 610-393-3522